New Book by John Bonanni - Just Off, Stage Right: A Memoir

Top Quote New York, NY – ADELAIDE BOOKS is proud to present the latest work by John Bonanni - Just Off, Stage Right: A Memoir. End Quote
  • (1888PressRelease) January 06, 2022 - “…Bonanni keeps you entertained and engaged with stories that continually surprise. He is a wonderful guide on this unique journey backstage. You don't know what you don't know until you read these wonderful stories by the man who was there.”—B. Jeffrey Madoff, Author, “Creative Careers,” Theatre Producer, “Personality, the Lloyd Price Musical”

    “Bonanni bleeds greasepaint. This book reveals a love affair and passion for those who have dedicated themselves to both the show and its business...” —Rob Schiller, Emmy Award-winning Director, Professor, USC School of Cinematic Arts

    “Author John Bonanni’s writing vividly captures the soul of the “Showplace of the Nation” – accurately describing the majestic and awe-inspiring landmark’s beauty while perfectly bringing to life the passion and the humanity of the people who make Radio City so magical...” —Kent Fritzel, Executive Vice President, Creative American Christmas

    "He walked the walk, which gives him every right to talk the talk. At RCMH, when the inmates ran the asylum, Bonanni was the only adult in the room…—Eric Titcomb, Master Electrician & Chief of Stage Elevator Operations, Radio City Music Hall

    “John Bonanni creates nostalgia for a bygone slice of Americana in Just Off, Stage Right. More than just a theatre story, John stirs a curiosity for a world few of us know anything about. If you've ever wanted to enter through the stage door, this is the way in.” —Ron Farina, Author, “Who Will Have My Back?”

    “…John's anecdotes and insider's view provide for a unique, behind the scenes peek into the theater world.”—Fred Schwam, former Owner and CEO, American Christmas, Inc.

    John spent a career in the theatre at MSG Entertainment, on Broadway, and on tour. He was the Executive Producer of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and served as Resident Stage Manager for over 1000 concerts and events. He produced Under Fire at the New York Music Theatre Festival and Moolah at 777 Stages. In Colorado, he produced Hands on a Hot Pick Up at BDT. His articles have appeared in Adelaide Magazine, Poor Yorick Journal, the San Antonio Review, and the Raven’s Perch. He holds an MFA in Creative and Professional Writing from Western Connecticut State University.

    Title: Just Off, Stage Right: A Memoir
    Author: John Bonanni
    Publisher: Adelaide Books
    Publisher Website: https://adelaidebooks.org/
    Publisher Email: info ( @ ) adelaidebooks dot org
    ISBN: 978-1956635232
    Price: $19.60
    Page Count: 298 pages
    Formats: paperback

    Description of the company: ADELAIDE BOOKS LLC is a New York based independent company dedicated to publishing literary fiction and creative nonfiction. It was founded in July 2017 as an imprint of the Adelaide Literary Magazine, with the aim to facilitate publishing of novels, memoirs, and collections of short stories, poems, and essays by contributing authors of our magazine and other qualified writers.

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